Kia Optima 2000 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1991
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| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Optima is available with front wheel drive, while Mitsubishi Pajero can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.7 (petrol) | 2.4 - 3.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 - 181 HP | 99 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 - 245 NM | 211 - 343 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 - 10.6 seconds | 10 - 25.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 10.4 | 11.0 - 14.5 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mitsubishi Pajero. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.88 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 47 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 1350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2600 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 871 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Pajero. This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`903 | ~ 3`073 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3600 | |
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